Qwant

Qwant is a French privacy-focused search engine that does not track users or build behavioral profiles. Headquartered in Paris and supported by the French government, it is co-building a sovereign European web index with Germany's Ecosia.

EUEU HQ

Brand Identity Data

HQ Country
France
HQ City
Paris
Founded
2013
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
subsidiary
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
FR
Ultimate Parent
Groupe OVHcloud
Data Hosting
EU
CLOUD Act Exposure
No ✓
AI Trains on User Data
no
GDPR Status
compliant
DSA Designation
standard
Carbon Neutral
unknown
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
opaque
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified

Verified on July 22, 2026

Corporate Lineage

2013

Founding

Qwant is launched in France as a privacy-focused search engine.

2017

Strategic Investment

Axel Springer and Caisse des Dépôts take significant stakes in Qwant.

2023

Acquisition

OVHcloud acquires a significant stake in Qwant, integrating its infrastructure for European sovereignty.

2024

European Index

Announcement of a partnership with Ecosia to develop a joint European search index to reduce reliance on Big Tech.


Verification Sources

  1. [1]Qwant website